Vocabulary
Define the term 'debating'
A formal argument between two or more opposing sides (Affirmative and Negative) in response to a given topic.
What is a rebuttal?
Statements and arguments made against an opposition, referring to something that they have stated.
What are the elements of extended PEEL?
Point
Evidence
Explain
Evidence
Explain
Link
Statistics/data
What is the name of Miss Butler's prac student?
(Mr Bradshaw)
What are the two teams in debating called?
Affirmative and Negative
Which speaker typically should say the most rebuttal?
Third Speaker
What is the format of the third speaker's speech?
Introduction
Rebuttal
Team summary
What is the type of evidence that uses statements often stated by an expert in the field?
Quotes
What teacher has five teachers in their immediate family?
Miss Lutwyche
What are the 3-4 components that make a good topic?
Stakeholder/s
Modal Verb
Topic/problem
Timeframe
True or false: the negative team's first speaker isn't allowed to rebut the affirmative team's definition.
False - if they rebut the definition, the negative team have to then present their definition.
What is the format of the second speaker?
Introduction
Rebuttal
First Argument
Second Argument
Conclusion
Why is evidence important in a debate?
It supports your argument and makes it harder for the opposition to attack that point.
Which PDS teacher has been here the longest?
What is an adjudicator?
The judge of the debate.
What is the formula for writing an effective rebuttal?
3. Why you are right/what your team believes.
What is the role of the first Affirmative Speaker?
Introduction
Definition
Signposting for team
First Argument
Second Argument
Conclusion
What sorts of webpage/website domains are most reliable?
.org
.gov
.edu
Which PDS teacher taught in Japan for over a year?
Miss Butler
What are the roles of the chairperson and timekeeper?
Chairperson - introduces each speaker and is the MC the debate.
Timekeeper - times each speaker and signals with a bell when they have reached the maximum time.
What is something that you are not allowed to do in rebuttal? Why?
Personal attacks - the rebuttal is only allowed to attack the point that the opposition is proposing.
What is the role of the first negative speaker?
Introduction
Rebuttal
(Definition)
Signposting for team
First Argument
Second Argument
Conclusion
What does the word 'evidence' translate to in Japanese?
Prawns